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144 BRY

1965 Wolseley Hornet

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

986 mi
Last recorded986 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1965 Wolseley Hornet40,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration144 BRY
MakeWolseley
ModelHornet
Year1965
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 5 Nov 2025 986 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 966 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 370 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 3 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 42,503 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 42,183 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 41,866 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 41,417 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 40,442 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 40,353 miles

play in nearside stearing rack

slight play in both front wheelbearings and nearside rear

Pass 13 May 2009 40,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

cond of fr & rear no plates

heavy cracking n/s/r tyre

slight play in all four fr ball joints

Pass 11 Jun 2008 40,036 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

condition of all four tyres

rust on front brake pipes

slight play in both front and nearside rear hubs

Pass 16 May 2007 39,905 miles

heavy cracking to both rear tyres

nearside front tyre worn uneven to 2mm

rust on both front brake pipes

rust on exhaust

slight play in both front and nearside rear hubs

slight play in nearside stearing rack

Pass 10 May 2006 39,689 miles

How Reliable is the Wolseley Hornet?

Based on 3,769 MOT tests across 562 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
243
Miles/Year
94
Year Lifespan
562
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 171
brake recording little or no effort 122
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 112
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 108
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 106
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144 BRY is a 1965 Wolseley Hornet in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1965 Wolseley Hornet models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 40,871 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Wolseley Hornet fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 144 BRY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Wolseley Hornet typically stays on UK roads for around 94 years. At 61 years old, this Wolseley Hornet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 144 BRY registered?

144 BRY is a 1965 Wolseley Hornet, first registered on 6 August 1965.

Is 144 BRY safe to buy?

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